Sony tc k 615 s service manual

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SERVICE MANUAL

Phoio: us modal

US Model
Canadian Model
E Model

AEP Model

UK Model
Australian Model

Recording system 4-lrad< 2-channel stereo
Fast winding time Approx. 90 see. (with Sony cm

cassette)

Bias AC bias

Heads Erasing head X 1 (F&F head)
Recording head x 1 (SD head)
Playback head X 1 (SD head)

Motors Capstan motor )( 1 (DC servo motor)

Reel motor x 1 (DC motor)

Signal-tomoise ratio (at peak level and weighted)

SPECIFICATIONS

Cassetre TypeIV Type ll Type 1

(Dolby NR air) (,1 d5 59 as 57 dB

S/ N ratio improvemenl (approximate values)

With Dolby BNR on : 5 dB at 1 kHz; 10dB at 5 kHz
With Dolby C NR on : 15 dB at 500 HZ; 20 dB at 1 kHz
Wiih Dolby 5 NR on : 10 dB at 100 HZ; 24 dB al 1 kHz

Harmonic distortion 0.4% (with Type 1, 160 nWb/rn,
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)

1.5% (with Type lv, 50 nWb/rn,
315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)

Frequency response (Dolby NR orr)

20 - 20,000 Hz (13 dB, IEC)
Type lv cassette 20 - 16,000 Hz [fl dB (-4dB
recordingll
Type ll cassette 20 - 13,000 Hz (:3 dB, lEC)
Type 1 cassette 20 - 17,000 Hz (g dB, IEC)

Type IV : Sony Type IV (METAL)
Type II ; Sony Type ll (HIGH)
Type 1 : Sony Type I (NORMAL)

Wow and flutter i0.065% W.Peak (IEC)
0.045% W.RM$ (NAB)
$0.127a WJeak (DIN)

Model Name Using Similar Mechanism TC-KGi 1 S

Tape Transport Mechanism Type TCM-190VB13
Inputs
Line inputs Sensitivity 0.16 v
(Ph°° lad) input impedance 47 k ohms
Outputs
Line outputs Rated output 0.5 v at a load
(phone jacks) level impedance of
47 k ohms
Load Over 10 k ohms
impedance
Headphones Output level 1 mW a! a load
(stereo phone pick) impedance of
32 ohms
General

Power Minimums US, Canadian model : 120v AC, (5on
AEP, German model : 220 - 230V AC, 50/60Hz
UK model : 240V AC, 50H:
Australian model : 240V AC, 50/60Hz
E model : 120 - 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Adjustable wilh the Voltage Selector
Power consumption 73 w
Dimensions Approx. 430 x 123 x 310 mm (w/h/d)
(17 x 47/5 x 12'/i inches)
including projecting pans and
controls
Mass Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lbs 3 oz)

Suwlied azoessories
Audio connecling cords (2)

Optional acmssory
Wireless remote commander RM-l701

Design and specifications are subject to change wiihoul

STEHEII IIIISSETTE IlEflII

Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufamured
under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX Pro
originated by Bang & Olufsen.

DOLBY, the double-D symbol DD and HX PRO are trademarks of
Dolbv Laboratories Licensing Corporaiion,

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